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SAM I Exam I Material Flashcards

1
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T/F: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a common condition in large and giant breed dogs

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True

Most common in Doberman Pinschers, Boxers, Cocker Spaniels, Irish Wolfhounds

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T/F: Pulmonic stenosis responds well to balloon valvuloplasty

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True

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What do brick red mucous membranes indicate?

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Erythrocytosis or Right-to-Left Shunt

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List 3 differentials for hyperkinetic pulse:

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Exercise, Anemia, PDA (shunt)

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What is the appropriate treatment for Sinus Sick Syndrome?

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Pacemaker

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What type of medication is contraindicated to treat Tetralogy of Fallot?

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Vasodilators

Vasodilators will exacerbate R-L shunting and hypoxia!

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What is the most common clinical sign associated with Atrial Septal Defect?

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None!

Most dogs with ASD are asymptomatic. Very severe cases may develop heart failure signs

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3
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__________ provides the definitive diagnosis for DCM

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Echocardiography

  • Left ventricular and left atrial enlargement with “flabby” ventricular walls.*
  • **DCM is most commonly seen in Doberman Pinschers!***
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T/F: PDAs are more common in females

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True

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With which cardiac disease is atrial fibrillation most associated?

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Dilated Cardiomyopathy

However it also occurs in dogs with underlying heart disease

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4
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Diastolic murmurs indicate insufficiency where?

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Aortic or pulmonary valve

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T/F: Aortic Stenosis is more common in dogs than in cats and causes increased afterload, which results in left ventricular concentric hypertrophy

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True

Left ventricular emptying is impaired because of high outflow resistance caused by a reduction in the valve orifice area when it opens. This high outflow resistance causes a large pressure gradient to occur across the aortic valve during ejection, such that the peak systolic pressure within the ventricle is greatly increased. This leads to an increase in ventricular afterload, a decrease in stroke volume, and an increase in end-systolic volume.

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A wide P wave indicates:

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left atrial enlargement

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T/F: Signs of right heart failure eventually occur in patients with left-to-right shunting patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

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False

Blood is shunted through the PDA from the aorta to the pulmonary artery (left to right). This leads to volume overload of the left heart, which may result in _left-sided congestive heart failure_.

Right heart failure may occur with RIGHT-TO-LEFT shunting PDAs

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8
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Sinus bradycardia occurs when the ventricular rate is too slow. What are the reference values for dogs and cats?

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Under 60-70 bpm in dogs

Under 100 bpm in cats

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10
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The majority of cases of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in cats are due to:

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taurine deficiency

Unlike in dogs, taurine is an essential amino acid in cats as they have a limited ability to synthesize taurine.

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10
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If the underlying cause can not be corrected, what is the only definitive treatment for a third-degree AV block?

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Pacemaker

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10
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An R wave that is too tall indicates:

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LV enlargement

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T/F: Tall spiked T wave, prolonged PR interval, small P wave, and wide QRS are all indicative of hyperkalemia

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False

Tall spiked T wave, small P wave, and wide QRS are all indicative of hyperkalemia. NOT prolonged PR interval

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12
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The location of the apical beat is the best place to hear:

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mitral valve

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13
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In which breed is Boxer Cardiomyopathy most common?

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…Boxers

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T/F: A Holter monitor is useful for monitoring electrolyte disturbances

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False

A Holter monitor is useful for monitoring arrhythmias

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17
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If an animal has cough, fatigue, dyspnea, and orthopnea at night or with any activity, what stage of left heart failure is the animal in?

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Stage III

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18
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What are we looking at here?

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Right Bundle Branch Block

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18
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T/F: Radiography is the best imaging modality for measuring heart size

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False

Echocardiography is.

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T/F: Endocardiosis is characterized by decreased contractility of the heart

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False!

In patients with endocardiosis, there is thickening and contraction of the AV valve, resulting in valve incompetence. The heart compensates by increasing sympathetic tone, which increases contractility

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What is the key prognostic factor for cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)?

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Left Atrial size

(over 20 mm carries a very poor prognosis)

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20
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Name a few things that can cause a low voltage QRS:

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  • obesity
  • pleural effusion
  • pericardial effusion
  • hypothyroidism
  • pneumothorax
  • diffuse myocardial disease
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21
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T/F: A prolonged P-R interval is indicative of hyperkalemia

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False

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23
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What are the three phases of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs?

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Arrhythmogenic, Occult, Classic

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24
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What cardiac abnormalities are indicated by cyanotic mucous membranes?

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R-to-L shunts, severe left heart failure

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24
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T/F: Supraventricular Premature Depolarizations (SPDs) have normal QRS complexes

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True

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25
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T/F: Aspirin is indicated for treatment of aortic thromboembolism (ATE) in cats

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True

The low dose of aspirin is thought to inhibit production of thromboxane, which is important in platelet aggregation and vasoconstriction, but not prostacyclin, which is an important vasodilator and inhibitor of platelet aggregation away from sites of blood vessel wall damage

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What is the drug therapy of choice to treat VPDs in cases of Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)?

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Sotalol, or Mexiletine & Atenolol

**A recent report indicates omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) might decrease the number of VPDs**

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27
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At what age do dogs with occult DCM go on to develop classic DCM?

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6-9 years

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T/F: Warfarin is a safe and effective treatment for ATE in cats with HCM

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False

Warfarin can cause fatal hemorrhage and is difficult to titrate properly.

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28
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T/F: The T wave can be positive, negative, or biphasic and still be considered normal

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True

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28
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When is treatment of VPDs indicated?

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  • CO is reduced and there are clinical signs
  • Patient has disease known to be associated with sudden death (Boxer cardiomyopathy, Dobermans with DCM, etc.)
  • High heart rate, R-on-T, or if ectopic VPDs occur at high frequency (>30/min)
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29
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What’s going on here?

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Ventricular Premature Depolarization (VPD)

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T/F: ACE Inhibitors block myocardial remodeling induced by RAAS in CHF

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True

ACE inhibitors slow the progression of heart failure, block remodeling and fibrosis due to Angiotensin II and aldosterone, enable up to 50% reduction in furosemide dosage, & prolong and improve quality of life

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32
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Which of the following is an indication of left ventricular enlargement?

  • ↑ P wave
  • ↑ Q wave
  • ↑ R wave
  • ↑ S wave
  • ↑ T wave
A

↑ R wave

32
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T/F: Ventricular premature depolarizations (VPDs) will have a wide, bizarre QRS complex

A

True

VPDs occur prematurely and the QRS complexes are usually wide and bizarre because they spread through the muscle rather than through the normal conducting pathways in the heart

34
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T/F: Aortic Stenosis is more common in dogs than in cats and causes increased preload, which hastens the development of pulmonary edema

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False

Aortic Stenosis is more common in dogs than in cats and causes increased afterload, which results in left ventricular concentric hypertrophy

34
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T/F: In a canine patient with left ventricular enlargement you should note a wide (prolonged) QRS complex

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True

You will see increased R wave voltage and prolonged QRS complex

35
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Difficulty breathing while lying down is termed:

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orthopnea

37
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What is the best treatment for aortic stenosis?

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β-blockers

Treatment for aortic stenosis is usually palliative, but β-blockers may increase diastolic function. Sotalol is the drug of choice.

38
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T/F: Enalapril is effective in delaying the progression of myxomatous mitral valve degeneration in dogs

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False

There is currently no therapy that will halt or delay the progression of myxomatous mitral valve degeneration in dogs

39
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Radiographically, what is the most consistent feature associated with endocardiosis?

A

left atrial enlargement

40
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What disease is most commonly responsible for coughing in an old dog?

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Small Airway Disease

Coughing in an old dog is LEAST commonly due to myxomatous mitral valve disease that has progressed to heart failure

41
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At what age do dogs with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) go on to develop occult DCM?

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3-6 years

42
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Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) causes a murmur that is loudest on which side of the animal?

A

Right

A systolic murmur loudest over the right sternal border is the norm for VSD

43
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What is the drug of choice for treatment of ventricular premature depolarizations (VPDs) in the acute setting (R-on-T, high numbers of multiform VPDs)?

A

Lidocaine

44
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​T/F: Concentric hypertrophy is caused by pressure overload

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True

Concentric hypertrophy occurs when there is increased systolic ventricular pressure (pressure overload)

46
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What is the most common cause of pericardial effusion in dogs?

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Neoplasia

~70% of cases are due to neoplasia. ~20% are idiopathic

47
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T/F: Pimobendan is a vasodilator and a negative ionotrope

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False

Pimobendan is a vasodilator and a positive ionotrope

49
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T/F: Supraventricular Premature Depolarization (SPD) is associated with a prolonged QRS

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False

51
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T/F: Most cats don’t develop clinical signs as a result of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)

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True

That is true.

52
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Identify the arrhythmia.

A

Atrial Flutter

Note the sawtooth pattern on the ECG. This pattern is due to rapid rotary depolarization of the atria

53
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T/F: Aortic stenosis is not an inherited condition; the animal can be bred

A

No!

53
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T/F: In a feline patient with left ventricular enlargement you should note a wide (prolonged) QRS complex

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False

In cats, increased R wave voltage is the only indicator of left ventricular enlargement

54
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Briefly describe the pathophysiology of Endocardiosis:

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Mitral valve incompetence → regurgitation of blood to the atrium → left atrial enlargement → volume overload → eccentric hypertrophy

Mitral valve incompetence results in regurgitation of blood to the atrium in systole. As valve degeneration progresses, the regurgitation increases, resulting in left atrial enlargement that compresses the left main bronchus against the aorta. The volume overload of the left ventricle causes eccentric hypertrophy and may eventually result in heart failure with pulmonary congestion

56
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Identify the arrhythmia.

A

Atrial fibrillation

Note the absence of P waves and the variable R-R intervals

56
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T/F: If you give supplemental taurine to cats with DCM, you should see clinical and echocardiographic improvement after 2 weeks

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Nope! Well, sort of…

If you give supplemental taurine to cats with DCM, you should see clinical improvement _after 2 weeks_ and echocardiographic improvement _at about 6 weeks_

57
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Identify the arrhythmia. Note the absence of P waves, random R-R intervals, and normal QRS complexes

A

Atrial Fibrillation

  • On physical, the heart sounds are chaotic (“like a 5-year-old playing the drums”)*
  • If the animal has normal heart function and normal ventricular rates, they probably do not require treatment!*
58
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How do ACE Inhibitors work in Heart Failure?

A

They block the body’s production of angiotensin II, thereby relaxing blood vessels and lowering blood pressure.

This decreases the amount of work the heart has to do.

59
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What would you expect to see with the P wave in a patient with left atrial enlargement?

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increased duration of P wave

60
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Describe what you might see on radiographs in a case of Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD):

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  • Prominent pulmonary vessels (due to pulmonary overcirculation)
  • Left heart enlargement (due to volume overload)
  • Large VSDs and R-L shunts may lead to right heart enlargement
61
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How would you confirm and grade aortic stenosis?

A

Doppler

62
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In an animal with Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), is the prognosis better with a loud murmur or a soft murmur?

A

Loud Murmur

64
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T/F: Whole body cyanosis may be seen in patients with Tetralogy of Fallot

A

True

More R-L shunting will occur during exercise. Deoxygenated blood is then not pumped to the lungs but instead into the systemic circulation, leading to cyanosis and erythrocytosis

66
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T/F: In dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), atrial fibrillation is best controlled with propranolol or diltiazem. If these are ineffective alone then digoxin should be added to the treatment

A

False.

In dogs with DCM, atrial fibrillation is best controlled with β-blockers such as atenolol or metoprolol.

Diltiazam is effective in controlling heart rate, but have the same cardioprotection of β-blockers. Digoxin is not very effective in controlling lone atrial fibrillation

67
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T/F: The key prognostic factor for cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the size of the left ventricle

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False

The key prognostic factor for cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the size of the left atrium (over 20 mm carries a poor prognosis)

68
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T/F: Pericardial effusion usually results in right heart failure

A

True

69
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If an animal that has runs (at > 160-180 bpm) of more than 3 VPDs in sequence, this is called:

A

Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)

71
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Specifically what diet is not recommended for dogs with DCM?

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Lamb & Rice Diets

p 54 of Dr. Kelly’s notes

72
Q

Which portion of the heart is most effected in the case of Endocardial Fibroelastosis?

A

Left Ventricle

  • This is seen primarily in Burmese and Siamese cats. There is fibrosis of the ventricular endocardium leading to stiffening of the walls of the left ventricle and eventual dilation and failure.*
  • There is no treatment and prognosis is very poor.*
73
Q

What’s this nonsense?

A

Sinus Arrest

  • Note the long pause, absence of P wave, and normal QRS complex (with junctional escape beat)*
  • **with ventricular escape beat QRS will be wide and bizarre***
75
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A larger PDA will tend to shift:

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Right-to-Left

With very large PDAs, overcirculatoin of the lungs may lead to increased pulmonary vascular resistance, such that flow in the PDA shifts from L-R to R-L usually around 6-8 weeks of age

77
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T/F: Diuretics are effective in treating cardiac tamponade as a result of pericardial effusion

A

False!!

Diuretics are contraindicated in this case as they decrease blood volume and cause further collapse of the cardiac chambers

79
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Between supraventricular premature depolzarization (SPD) and ventricular premature depolarization (VPD), which one has a QRS complex that looks normal?

A

Supraventricular Premature Depolarization (SPD)

Ventricular premature depolarization (VPD) will have a wide, bizarre QRS complex

81
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What is the treatment for cardiac tamponade?

A

Pericardiocentesis

82
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Identify the arrhythmia.

A

Ventricular Fibrillation

This is life-threatening and usually terminal. Treatment is usually futile in animals with severe systemic or heart disease. Treatment of choice is electrical cardioversion - external countershock/defibrillation with DC current

83
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A cat presents with painful rear-limb lameness. You notice a murmur on physical exam and decide to take radiographs. You note pronounced left atrial and left ventricular enlargement that give a “valentine-shaped” heart in the dorso-ventral view.

What is your top differential diagnosis?

A

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

84
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Identify the arrhythmia.

A

Sinus Arrhythmia

There is a normal P wave for every normal QRS complex, but the R-R intervals vary

85
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T/F: Biatrial enlargement and biventricular enlargement can be diagnosed on ECGs

A

False

Biventricular enlargement can not be diagnosed on ECG

86
Q

What is the recommended treatment for dogs with moderate to severe pulmonic stenosis?

A

Balloon Valvuloplasty

87
Q

Abnormally high heart rate with normal P and QRS-T complexes describes what type of arrhythmia?

A

Sinus tachycardia

It is usually due to increased sympathetic tone, but can also be due to hyperthyroidism, drugs, etc.

88
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Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a familial disease of what dog breed?

A

Boxers

Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is also known as Boxer Cardiomyopathy

89
Q

T/F: ACE Inhibitors are very effective for emergency therapy of animals with various forms of heart failure

A

False

ACE Inhibitors are very effective for _chronic maintenance therapy_ of animals with various forms of heart failure. ACE Inhibitors:

  • ​slow progression of heart failure
  • blunten remodeling and fibrosis due to ATII and aldosterone
  • enable reduction in furosemide dosage
  • prolong and improve quality of life
90
Q

The most common organism associated with endocarditis is:

A

Bartonella spp.

91
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T/F: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in cats is characterized by left ventricular concentric hypertrophy

A

True

92
Q

Identify the three types of DCM in order of progression:

A

Arrhythmogenic, Occult, Classic

93
Q

What are the two most common causes of pericardial effusion in cats?

A

FIP and Lymphoma

94
Q

In which dog breeds do we typically see Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)?

A

Toy & Miniature Poodles and German Shepherds

95
Q

If mild-to-moderate heart failure does occur in a dog with myxomatous AV valves, what is the recommended therapy?

A

Furosemide & ACE inhibitors

Furosemide helps to control the pulmonary edema. ACE inhibitors are used to vasodilate and to help control RAAS activation

96
Q

Is endocardiosis more common in small or large breed dogs?

What is the most common breed?

A

Small

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

97
Q

If you hear a continuous murmur and loud “water hammer” pulses, what should be your top differential?

A

L-R shunting PDA

98
Q

T/F: Eccentric hypertrophy is caused by pressure overload

A

Nope

Eccentric hypertrophy is caused by _volume overload_

​Concentric hypertrophy is caused by pressure overload

99
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T/F: Myxomatous AV degeneration occurs primarily in large breed dogs

A

False

It can occur in large breed dogs, but myxomatous AV degeneration occurs mainly in small to medium breed dogs.

100
Q

An older male cat presents with dyspnea. You note retinal degeneration and a large cardiac sillhouette on radiographs. The cat’s owner cooks the cat’s meals for him.

What is your top differential?

A

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

With DCM, dyspnea is usually present. The retinal degeneration is suggestive of taurine deficiency (backed up by the fact that his owner cooks for him). The cardiac sillhouette on radiographs is to due to pleural effusion

101
Q

Which type of murmur is more common: systolic or diastolic?

A

Systolic

Systolic murmurs are more common than diastolic murmurs

102
Q

Identify the arrhythmia.

A

Atrial Flutter

Note the sawtooth pattern on the ECG. This pattern is due to rapid rotary depolarization of the atria

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